 Lawrence Charles Vargas
LAST UPDATED : January 7, 2010
This online memorial was created in loving memory of Lawrence Vargas, whose life story is told throughout this memorial website. Please sign Lawrence's Guestbook on the last page of this memorial to let us know you visited as your words bring great comfort to his family. We will remember Lawrence forever.
VARGAS -- Lawrence Charles Vargas, "Hito", "Lorenzo", was called to heaven on July 13, 2008. Born on February 24, 1985, the Lord lent him to us for 23 years. He is the beloved son of Lawrence and Terry Vargas; and big brother to David Edmund who always called Lawrence, "Brother". He was blessed with the love of his grandmother, Rose Aguirre; godparents Debbie Vargas, Ruben Aguirre, and Mario Martinez; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Lawrence Charles joins his grandparents, Edmund Aguirre and David and Mary Vargas in heaven. Lawrence prided himself in his work with the Albuquerque Animal Control Center. Lawrence Charles was a member of Holy Rosary Church. He loved his music, motorcycles, sports, and his life here on Earth. A 2003 West Mesa graduate, he was an accomplished athlete in basketball and baseball. An avid sports fan, he loved those Bulls and Broncos. He was a published artist with his father. Lawrence Charles loved his family, was loyal to his friends and had a compassionate, caring heart. His sense of humor and carefree spirit was a joy to all who knew him. Please join his family in the celebration of his life. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Dr. NW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m by his mother, Terry. Final visitation will be Thursday, July 17, 2008, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., at the church, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Father Joel Garner. Pallbearers will be David Edmund Vargas, Anthony Montoya, Marty Vargas, Ruben Aguirre, Jason Baca and Timmy Jones. Honorary Pallbearers will be Raymond Tafoya, Brian Vargas, Shawn Vargas, Eddie Aguirre Jr., Andrew Montoya, Ruben A. Aguirre, and all of his cousins, uncles, and friends. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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As God lent Lawrence Charles to Lawrence and Terry, He trusted them to be great parents and that they were and continue to be. Now they must cradle the memories of their firstborn son, remembering how blessed they are to have been chosen by God to take care of the two boys God gave them. God Bless the Vargas family.
In Loving Memory--
The Albuquerque.Area Firefighters’ Random Acts, a non-profit organization, is sponsoring a fundraiser for shoes in memory of Lawrence Charles Vargas who was an aspiring firefighter. Lawrence Charles’ life reflected random acts of love, kindness and compassion. He loved his ‘Jordans’ (basketball shoes), often sharing shoes with others. Lawrence Charles and his family would be honored to have shoes given to children in need, through funds raised in this project.
Donations in memory of Lawrence Charles Vargas can be sent to:
Albuquerque Area Firefighters’ Random Acts
PLEASE make a notation on your check: 'Lawrence's Shoes for Kids Fund' Thanks!
6323 Orfeo Trail, N.W.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114 1-505-463-3016
Questions: Contact President Mike Trujillo @ trujillo4jesus@yahoo.com
For more info about the organization: www.albuquerquefirefighters.com
Link: http://www.firefightersrandomacts.org/node/47
“As a small spark can ignite into a raging fire, so can one small act of kindness ignite into infinite acts of compassion.” --D.T.
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